Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Culinary 1

Today please work on the year end review packet.

You also need to go to www.goprostart.com and complete the level 1 practice exam labeled "entree". When you finish, print a screen shot of the question review page showing up to question 80 and put your name on it. Doing the exam will be a grade (not your score on the exam but a grade for completing it)

Have a good day, I'll see you Thursday.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Intro

Please work on completing your buffet project today. Remember the 2 day menu, recipe listings, and the 1 page summary.

Save all of your final work to the W: drive folder for the class

Make sure to have your review sheet completely done so you can study for the Breakfast Unit test on Friday.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Culinary 1

Please work on the chapter 10 review sheet for our test next Thursday.

After that you can work on the next year end review packet.

Have a great weekend.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Culinary 2

Please do the section questions for chapter 11. There are only about 8 in each section so answer in complete sentences and turn it in when finished. DO THIS ALONE AND NOT IN PAIRS OR GROUPS. the questions aren't that hard. 

When finished you may see if Mrs Griffin is okay with you speaking with your groups if there is more work to do. Make sure you have recipe ideas saved or printed. 

See you tomorrow

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Intro

Unfortunately, my son is sick. So I'm home taking care of him today.

We will do some breakfast cooking after spring break, so today I need you to do a short assignment for review.

Please complete the end of chapter questions for chapter 9, numbers 1-17. Write out the complete question and your answer for the multiple choice. All others need to be answered in complete sentences.

Take your time to fully answer each question, this will be a high value assignment and is to be done individually. Place it in the homework box when complete.

Last but not least, enjoy your break!

Culinary 1

Create 3 questions you would ask on a comment card if you were the restaurant manager.  

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Intro To Culinary

Describe your idea of the best breakfast.  Include all the food and beverages you think should be included to make the ultimate breakfast.

Friday, April 4, 2014

Intro To Culinary

Name as many ways to cook an egg as you can think up.  Describe your favorite egg dish.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Culinary 1

Given the wide variety of options when it comes to potatoes, grains, legumes, and pasta, restaurants have many options to please their customers.  Select one specific potato, grain, legume, or pasta and describe a creative dish or way to serve that item.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Culinary 1

Think about all the grains, legumes, and pasta you may have eaten over this past week.  What were some of the dishes you ate that contained these items?

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Intro

Please finish your projects today. They MUST be saved to the W: drive, in the Intro folder

When finished, complete the chapter 13 questions at the end of the chapter (do 1-15) and questions must be completely written out with the answer on the multiple choice. The rest can be answered in complete sentences.

Have a great day, Chef loves you, -5

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Culinary 1

Today you have your test on chapter 9, fruits & vegetables. Take some time to review the PPT notes and flip through the chapter - remember to know the examples of the fruits and veg list I gave you. Really review the text and notes and you should be prepared.

You can log into the test at 8:45, no earlier so use that time to study.

When you finish the test you can begin the review packet and don't worry, I gave you a list of the page numbers to find the answers. This packet is to prepare you for the year end test.

Have a great day, Chef loves you, -5

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Culinary Arts 2

What motivates you to buy certain products over others?  Describe some effective marketing tactics that have appealed to you and motivated you to buy a product.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Culinary 1

If you were asked to design a vegetarian dish for your favorite celebrity, what would you prepare and why did you choose that dish?  It can be a dish you know or one you create.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Intro

Now that you have prepared several quick bread items, create a unique quick bread that represents you.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Culinary 1

If young people eat fruits and vegetables, there are often only a few they will try.  Thinking of your assignment from the last class, what interesting or new things did you learn about fruits and vegetables?  Are there any new items you want to try?

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Culinary 1

Many students tell me that they don't like to eat vegetables.  Why do you think so many young people don't like to eat vegetables.  Describe what vegetables and fruits you enjoy and how you like them prepared.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Intro

To prepare for the baking unit, please read through the "Quick Breads" chapter this morning. There will be a terms quiz this week, so you should also begin to define the terms at the beginning of each section. 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Intro To Culinary

If it were possible to cook dinner for anyone in history, who would you cook for and what would you make? Why?

Friday, February 7, 2014

Intro To Culinary

In your opinion, what are the 3 most important pieces of equipment in a kitchen. Explain why you chose each one.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Culinary 2

Given the wide variety of desserts available, what are your 2 favorite desserts.  Where are they from, and where did you first have them?

Culinary Arts 1

Many things were discussed during the stocks unit.  What were 2 of the most interesting things, or 2 of the most unexpected things you learned?

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Intro To Culinary

There are many things in a kitchen that can cause accidents, from sharp knives to hot equipment, and slippery floors.  Describe at least 3 ways to maintain a safe work environment.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Intro To Culinary

What kind of restaurant would you open if money was not an issue? Where would it be? What kind of food would you specialize in serving?

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Culinary Arts 2

A variety of meats are eaten all over the world. Describe your 2 favorite cuts of meat and how you like to have them prepared.  Also, describe the most unusual meat you have eaten and where you were when you tried it.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Intro to Culinary

Describe at least 3 ways to keep food safe when working in a kitchen or restaurant.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Intro To Culinary

What types of things do you hope to learn about cooking this semester? Are there any foods you especially want to know how to make?

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Culinary Arts 1

Stocks can be used in many ways in a kitchen, perhaps most familiar to you as soups.  Describe your 2 favorite soups, after all it is good weather for soups now!